DOUBLE-GOLD MEDAL WINNERS

Tennessee Legend White Lightning Tennessee Moonshine
Tennessee Legend Distillery (Tennessee)
Distilled from 100% Corn. - 100° proof

Nose: Fresh pear, Asian pear, lychee, fall fruit, watermelon, cantaloupe, lime, bubblegum, vanilla, corn, dough, fennel, mint, licorice, fresh new wood.
Palate: Caramel, crème brulee, creamy, vanilla, lemon custard, pear, apple, lime, touch of citrus, lemon rind, orchids, elderflower, cucumber, mint, wintergreen, mixed nuts, toasted bread, corn malt, spicy, cedar, smooth, savory.
Finish: Stone fruit, powdered sugar, mild lime continues through clove, herbal, spearmint, anise, black licorice, spice, salty, well-balanced, super yummy, delicious.

Double Gold Medal

The Agronomist New York State Corn Whiskey
Ellicottville Distillery (New York)
Distilled from 100% Corn - 80° proof

Nose: Ripe banana peel, sugarcane, sweet corn, popcorn, clean malt, doughy, fresh bread, vegetal, herbal, grassy, fresh-cut hay, white pepper, vodka-like, clean.
Palate: Vanilla, sugarcane, powdered sugar, honey, citrus, melon, mint, breadfruit, corn, green pepper, nutmeg, very mild sage, toast, white bread, fresh and clean, balanced, exceptionally smooth, would make amazing cocktails.
Finish: Corn, corn husks, berries, creamy, nutty, anise, herbal, sage, bright, clean, smooth, easy, wow.

Double Gold Medal

GOLD MEDAL WINNERS

Kick Back Cove Moonshine
Red Bordner Distillery (South Carolina)
Distilled from Cane, Corn & Barley. - 103° proof

Nose: Vanilla, white chocolate, Reese’s Peanut Butter Cup, corn, mild corn, basmati rice, berries, citrus, chili, mild sage, cinnamon, pine, unfiltered sake, wet stone, very clean, crisp.
Palate: Toffee, buttery, pancakes with syrup, milk chocolate, white chocolate, vanilla, honey, sweet creamy corn, lemon, concord grape, dried dates, almonds, toasted pine nuts, rice, malty, sorghum, ice wine, dirty martini, briny.
Finish: Lemon peel, grape, light agave, grass, nutty, cardamom, spicy, peppery, balanced, nice, clean, stays with you.

Gold Medal

Villa Hillbillies Original Moonshine
Second Sight Spirits (Kentucky)
Distilled from Corn & Cane. - 100° proof

Nose: Melon, cantaloupe, very light figs, sugarcane, honey, butter, cream, clotted cream, pastry, sweet popcorn, herbal, basil, cilantro, crisp, clean.
Palate: Vanilla, cream, honey, corn syrup, blueberry, plum, pineapple, citrus, lemon, verbena, sweet pickle, minty, spicy, white pepper, briny, oily, toasted popsicle stick, smooth, balanced.
Finish: Dates, figs, bitter orange, hot vanilla sugar, whipped cream, licorice, corn syrup, hint of sweetness, clean, easy, nice, soft, pleasant.

Gold Medal

Mamma's Moonshine
Twin Spirits Distillery (Minnesota)
Distilled from local Minnesota Honey. - 100° proof

Nose: Cantaloupe, honeydew, melon, crème de cacao, cocoa, powdered sugar, simple sugars, faint subtle vanilla, corn, fresh-cut white corn, nutty, wet stone, menthol, super-soft.
Palate: Vanilla, powdered sugar, creamy, sweet fresh corn, melon, cantaloupe, citrus, mint, bay leaf, rosemary, maritime, an American Blanco, smooth, very balanced.
Finish: Sweet corn, creamy almond, vanilla, cocoa, white pepper, green fruits and apples, simple sugar, light charcoal, nice, mild.

Gold Medal

Tenn South All Mighty Shine
Tenn South Distillery (Tennessee)
Distilled from Corn & Cane. - 140° proof

Nose: Lemon, lemon zest, orange peel, lime, soft citrus, lemongrass, light blueberry, corn, hops, mash, ginger, mint, thyme, sage, faint grass.
Palate: Lemon, sharp lime, orange, citrus, blueberry, corn, almond, clove, mint, spice, pepper, brine, huge pine, powerful rum, hair of the dog.
Finish: Lime, vanilla, honey, almonds, grass, pickle, spicy, angel dew.

Gold Medal

Howlin' Hounds Moonshine
Missouri Ridge Distillery (Missouri)
Distilled from Cane & Grain. - 100° proof

Nose: Corn, green banana, white grape, vanilla, vanilla bean, oatmeal, summer flowers, briny, maritime, salt water.
Palate: Toffee, sweet caramel, creamy, vanilla, grapes, sweet Muscat grapes, berry, grapefruit, citrus, dried pineapple, raisins, cola, almond, celery, sour cucumber water, grain, straw, peppery, roots, light wood, sake, pure, smooth, bright, way better than expected, delicious.
Finish: Toffee, caramel, powdered sugar, vanilla, sweet corn, almond, warm spices, white pepper, light oak, clean, smooth.

Gold Medal

Friday Night Red Eye Corn Whiskey
White River Distillery (Arkansas)
Distilled from 100% Corn. - 90° proof

Nose: Grapefruit, citrus, whipped cream, cane sugar, light cocoa, French toast, corn, sweet corn, hazelnut, wheat, grain, hay, grass, bay leaves, earth, lovely.
Palate: Vanilla, creamy, honey, lemon, citrus, corn, rye bread, wheat, breadfruit, hazelnut, thyme, sage, peppery, white pepper, bamboo, salty, toasty, nice, smooth.
Finish: Creamy, clotted cream, simple sugar, honey, bread, hazelnut, straw, grass, olive juice, salty, peppery, smooth.

Gold Medal

SILVER MEDAL WINNERS

Twin Creeks 1st Sugar Moonshine
Twin Creeks Distillery (Virginia)
Distilled from Sugar Cane & Rye. - 90° proof

Nose: Plums, dried apricots, corn, sweet corn, corn mash, popcorn, malt, rye bread, wheat, grain, millet, wet grains, strong pickle, mustard, light oak, light wood, balanced.
Palate: Apricot, grape, citrus, dried fruit blend, sugar, vanilla, cucumber, breakfast cereal grains, fresh-baked bread, wheat, fermented corn mash, bready mash, Cracklin’ Oat Bran, cashew, spicy, clove, oak, smooth.
Finish: Corn, lovely sweet corn, sweet roll, dried flowers, herbal, basil, cilantro, mint, cinnamon, nice, clean.

Silver Medal

Total Eclipse Moonshine Casey’s Cut
Casey Jones Distillery (Kentucky)
Distilled from Corn & Cane. - 110° proof

Nose: Fresh-cut apples, banana, huckleberry, lemon, lime, citrus peel, orange marmalade, vanilla, sweet corn, buttered popcorn, grains, grass, mint, thyme, jalapeno, pickle, briny, fresh.
Palate: Vanilla, creamy, buttery, candied citrus, lemon, pineapple, grapes, light corn, fermented corn, mint, pepper, wood, iron, mineral, Pisco, an American blanco tequila, soft, smooth.
Finish: Lemon, lemon curd, cream, butter, beautiful flowers and Muscat grapes, sweet corn, popcorn, bitter almond, pepper, charcoal, pine, nice, easy, surprising finish.

Silver Medal

Whiskey Hollow Double Thumper 151 Moonshine
Whiskey Hollow Distillery (Texas)
Distilled from Corn, Barley & Wheat. - 151° proof

Nose: Butterscotch, caramel, treacle, cocoa, butter, sweet vanilla, cotton candy, strawberry LifeSavers, creamy berries, overripe orange, sweet corn, buttery popcorn, almond biscuit, barley, green apple, sour mash, briny, cotton.
Palate: Sweet corn, burnt sugar, green apple, lemongrass, grassy, mint, licorice, cardamom, spice, brine, pickle, strong.
Finish: Sweet corn, citrus, wheat, straw, mint, anise, hot pepper, nice burn, high proof, sharp, good, lovely.

Silver Medal

Black Bear MountainShine
Black Bear Distilling (Colorado)
Distilled from Ute Mountain Corn & Colorado Grain. - 87° proof

Nose: Apple cider, citrus, banana, toasted coconut, butterscotch, vanilla, sweet corn, roasted corn, white bread, straw, fresh-cut grass, green olive, iodine, earth, musty.
Palate: Vanilla, creamy, powdered sugar, cherry, melon, banana, dried fruit, sweet corn, almond, olives, dried flowers, thyme, mint, white pepper, fermented apple cider, American blanco, briny, smoky, slight smoky burn, delicate.
Finish: Apple, sour cherry, tangerine, light citrus, olive, corn, sage, mint, spicy, light smoky, balanced, smooth, silky, mellow.

Silver Medal